Bibliograph

Agnes Grey, Anne Brontë ; edited with an introduction and notes by Angeline Goreau

Type

Label

Agnes Grey, Anne Brontë ; edited with an introduction and notes by Angeline Goreau

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Agnes Grey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

18960252

Responsibility statement

Anne Brontë ; edited with an introduction and notes by Angeline Goreau

Summary

"When her family becomes impoverished after a disastrous financial speculation, Agnes Grey determines to find work as a governess in order to contribute to their meagre income and assert her independence. But Agnes's enthusiasm is swiftly extinguished as she struggles first with the unmanageable Bloomfield children and then with the painful disdain of the haughty Murray family; the only kindness she receives comes from Mr. Weston, the sober young curate"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

The parsonage -- First lessons in the art of instruction -- A few more lessons -- The grandmamma -- The uncle -- The parsonage again -- Horton lodge -- The 'coming out' -- The ball -- The church -- The cottagers -- The shower -- The primroses -- The rector -- The walk -- The substitution -- Confessions -- Mirth and mourning -- The letter -- The farewell -- The school -- The visit -- The park -- The sands

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